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Methane Gas Emissions From Landfill: Opportunities And Constraints — The Case Of Al-Russifa City

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  • BASSAM MRAYYAN

    (Institute of Land, Water and Environment, The Hashemite University, Jordan)

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The aim of this study was to illustrate the methane gas impacts on AL-Russifa region, Jordan, in addition to the opportunities and obstacles faced. AL-Russifa city suffers serious health and environmental problems as a result of the methane gas emissions from Al-Russifa Landfill.The uncontrolled methane emissions and the potential of collection, use for producing electricity and the existing activities that include the biogas plant and regulations were analyzed and recommendations presented. The required institutional management and social structure that promote the proper management of solid waste that affect methane emissions need to be advanced through technological exchanges and training programs. Improving the existing biogas project and the establishment of new ones can reduce green house gases while generating electricity; thus reducing Jordan's dependency on imported oil.The lack of financial, technical expertise and awareness among public and private sectors, in addition to the bureaucracy and the short time pay back phenomena are all considered as constraints for achieving such prosperous environmental projects. Establishing upgraded institutions will need to embrace improved capability to generate replicable projects that serve as a vehicle for solving pollution problems and promoting sustainable development.

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  • Bassam Mrayyan, 2004. "Methane Gas Emissions From Landfill: Opportunities And Constraints — The Case Of Al-Russifa City," Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management (JEAPM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 6(03), pages 367-384.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jeapmx:v:06:y:2004:i:03:n:s1464333204001730
    DOI: 10.1142/S1464333204001730
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